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Antonio Vivaldi
1678 – 1741
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAntonio Lucio Vivaldi was an Italian composer, virtuoso violinist, and impresario of Baroque music. Regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, Vivaldi's influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe, giving origin to many imitators and admirers. He pioneered many developments in orchestration, violin technique and programmatic music. He consolidated the emerging concerto form, especially the solo concerto, into a widely accepted and followed idiom.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
March 4, 1678
Venice
Date of death
July 28, 1741
Vienna
Citizenship
Republic of Venice
Occupations & fields
opera composerLatin Catholic priestcomposermusicianviolinistchapelmaster
Notable works
The Four SeasonsOrlando furiosoJuditha triumphansManchester SonatasL'estro armonico, Op. 3Gloria in D Major
- Field and occupation
- taliansky barokový skladateľ, huslista, pedagóg a kňaz
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